ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
VACANCY NOTICE
Crew Chief - Highways – Position #51018254 *Permanent
Harlem District (Mon-Fri 7am-3pm)
Starting Annual Salary: $50,852 (Job Grade 10)
*Please note that this position is a competitive civil service title and selection for permanent appointment(s) will be made from reachable candidate(s) on the eligible list according to the NYS Civil Service Rule of Three.
The Erie County Department of Public Works Buildings & Grounds Division is seeking an individual for supervising the work of a highway maintenance, repair and construction crew, does related work as required.
- Supervises and performs highway maintenance work such as clearing, constructing and repairing shoulders, cold patching and oiling roads, blacktopping roads, erecting signs, erecting and removing snow fences, snow plowing sanding icy roads, clearing brush, clearing ditches, erecting forms and pouring concrete, laying tile, constructing small bridges and culverts, maintaining equipment, etc.;
- Assures adequate safety precautions such as Underground Facilities Protection Organization (UFPO) markings at work sites, marking of detours, safe operation and care of equipment;
- Inspects safety conditions at work sites, including but not limited to Underground Facilities Protection Organization (UFPO) markings, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), advanced warning signage equipment safety issues;
- Maintains time and attendance records, utilizing appropriate technology;
- Prepares work reports, utilizing appropriate technology;
- Directs the making of emergency building and equipment repairs, electrical piping, carpentry; Supervises building repair work;
- Takes inventory of tools and equipment, utilizing appropriate technology;
- Patrols roads and dispatches snow removal, sanding and maintenance crews;
- Inspects crew work results.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A.) An elementary education and five years of experience in highway and bridge construction work; one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or:
B.) Completion of high school and three years of experience in highway and bridge construction; one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid New York State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) appropriate for Class of vehicle operated.
Competitive benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage and NYS retirement.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter, application and resume by September 13, 2024 to:
Tina Bakowski, Principal Personnel Clerk
95 Franklin Street - Rm. 604
Buffalo, New York 14202
Only those whose resumes are being considered will be contacted.
Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer